Walter Hill (born January 10, 1942) is an American film director, screenwriter, and producer. He is widely known for his action films and revival of the
Western genre. He has directed such films as
The Warriors,
Hard Times,
The Driver,
Southern Comfort,
48 Hrs. and its sequel
Another 48 Hrs.,
Red Heat,
Last Man Standing,
Undisputed, and
Bullet to the Head, as well as writing the
Steve McQueen crime drama
The Getaway. He has also directed several episodes of television series such as
Tales from the Crypt and
Deadwood and produced the
Alien films.